Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: "In a few years, an apartment in a tower without a sukkah will lose its value"
More and more Israelis are moving to live in towers, but the new planning leaves almost no room for a private sukkah. Specifically during a time of spiritual strengthening, it's time for developers and architects…
Assessment
The real estate market is being challenged by a tension between vertical living and religious practice. As more Israelis move into high rise towers, the physical design of these buildings is failing to accommodate sukkah construction. The argument here is not just about tradition but about long term property value. Developers who ignore this cultural need may find their units less desirable in a market where spiritual priorities are strengthening.